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Occupation Code: 3114 Electronics Engineering Technician
Job description and duties
Electronics Engineering Technicians work hand in hand with Electronics Engineers to design, build and maintain electronic systems. An Electronics Engineering Technician is typically expected to:
• Design system circuit boards and wiring diagrams using a specialised Computer- Aided Design (CAD) programme
• Research and develop new products
• Test prototypes and analyse results
• Write specifications and technical reports
under the direction of the Electronics
Engineer
• Build and install electronic control systems
• Inspect and calibrate instruments as
necessary
• Set up the required maintenance schedules
for specialised industrial and commercial
equipment
• Solve equipment faults
• Ensure that all works are carried out in line
with standard health and safety practices
Work environment
Electronics Engineering Technicians may work in the private and public sector. Work setting include offices, workshops, factories and research facilities.
Electronics Engineering Technicians typically work full-time. They may also be required to work on a shift and on call basis. Overtime work may also be required for urgent repairs.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Attitude and experience are given considerable weight in the information and communications technology sector. Due to this, qualification requirements may vary between employers. Industry certification is also highly regarded within this sector and on-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
To work as an Electronics Engineering Technician, a qualification in Electronics at MQF Level 4 is typically required. Training programmes include:
Number of employees (2017)
534
Share of foreigners (2017)
7%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+18%
Median Pay (per annum)
€17,800
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